扻
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Meaning: to strike
💡 Imagine a hand ('扌') hitting a target ('欠' like a person bowing) – strike!
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Character Story & Explanation
Uncovered in oracle bone inscriptions, 扻 (zì) depicts a hand striking an object, originally meaning 'to strike' or 'to hit'. This ancient character appears in ritual texts, suggesting its use in ceremonial or combative contexts. Though rare today, it offers a glimpse into the physicality of early Chinese writing.
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